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Membership is available for specialist homelessness services (SHS), corporations, community organisations and individuals, including children and young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
As a Yfoundations member you will:
- have direct access and the opportunity to contribute to Yfoundations advocacy
- have access to materials and supports to participate in the Youth Homelessness Matters Every Day campaign, including fundraising opportunities
- have access to sector development resources and initiatives, including online training
- receive regular information on key activities and events in or about the youth homelessness and housing sectors, including monthly newsletters and sector bulletins
- be invited to our bi-monthly general and annual general meetings to learn more about and contribute to key policy, advocacy and sector development initiatives
- have voting rights at Yfoundations' annual general meetings
- have the opportunity to provide input on our submissions and reports
- have the opportunity to participate in various policy development and other committees
- have the opportunity to participate in a range of communities of practice – currently focused on supporting regional and remote service providers and sector workers with lived experience.
The following organisations and people are eligible to apply to become a member or associate member of Yfoundations. There are three levels of membership.
Organisational Membership
Organisational membership is open to organisations that provide direct services to children and young people who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness and want to support and shape our advocacy and campaign work. Organisational members can contribute to and vote on policy directions, governance and our strategic direction. Organisational members are eligible to be voted onto the board of management.
Associate/Affiliate Membership
Associate/Affiliate membership is open to organisations that are concerned with the provision of youth housing and support services for children and young people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Associate/Affiliate members can contribute to and vote on policy directions, governance and our strategic direction. Associate members are not eligible to be voted onto the board of management.
Individual Membership
Individual membership is open to individuals who work with people experiencing homelessness, are young people, or are concerned with youth homelessness in Australia. Individual members can contribute to and vote on our policy directions. Individual members over 18 years of age are eligible to be voted onto the board of management.
As a member, you can actively participate in our work to create a future without youth homelessness.
To find out more about membership and apply to become a member of Yfoundations, click one of the following buttons.